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Bristol Vehicle Base, BS11 8HTPermanent roles offering job stability & security. Working as a Prisoner Escort Custody Driver (PCO) in Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS) is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to be part of a professional team that plays a vital role in the justice system, ensuring safety and security every day. In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer: Salary of £26,745 (40hrs pw). Training salary is £23,402 (35hrs pw). Annual salary increments: Year 2 - £27,411, Year 3 - £27,927, Year 4 - £28,446 Additional driving allowance earnings for Category B1/C1 License holders: B1 = £600 per yearC1 = £2,400 per year. (C1 License holders must drive 6 cell vehicles – subject to further terms). A potential first-year income between £32,345 & £34,145 (depending upon license type and overtime based on a current average of 8 hrs overtime pw).Pension (matched up to 6%), life insurance, 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 7 years) plus Bank Holidays.Discounts on Merlin Attractions, mobile phones, cinema, leisure, retail, and hospitality.Health and wellbeing support: Employee Assistance Programme, MIND, Simply Health Care, and Dental Plans.A supportive team and culture passionate about diversity and inclusion. We are operational 24/6, and you’ll be expected to cover various early and late shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Flexibility is absolutely essential, as the nature of the role involves a wide range of different working arrangements and additional hours. There will be days when your finishing time is unpredictable, and you may need to work beyond your scheduled hours to meet the demands of the job. We operate on a rota basis, which is provided 12 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan ahead. This system ensures that, despite the long and oft